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I don't know about you, but for me, 2013 went by very quickly. Not only that, but my life changed a lot, yet again, in 2013. I moved out of the house I lived in for 3 years, I got sued, I go… Read More

For 21 days my "Tiny Cranes" miniature origami entry was displayed in the front window of the Grand Central Market and Deli on Monroe Center NW.When I showed up the first two days to answer… Read More

2014 was an interesting year. As it usually goes with me... it was not quite as I expected. But much good came out of 2014. Just a few of the amazing things that happened included me getting… Read More

You may have noticed the little mitten I added to the header of the blog last week. Some of you will know exactly why. Others are probably wondering what it's all about. To be honest I had n… Read More

The day I attended the artist's reception for the ArtPrize: Second Glance gallery exhibit Fred (being the nice guy he is and because he wasn't going with me) offered to scrape all of the ice… Read More

By Julie Ackerman LinkRead: Deuteronomy 4:32-40We therefore ought to . . . become fellow workers for the truth. —3 John 1:8Bible in a year:Ezekiel 27-29; 1 Peter 3Artist and scientist… Read More

Sometimes at night I dream about you. It happens quite often. Usually I'm looking for you because you're lost and I can't find you. I wake in a panic because I'm desperately worrie… Read More

Dick DeVos (born Richard Marvin DeVos, Jr., October 21, 1955), is not just a businessman or an entrepreneur, he is also a political activist and a generous philanthropist. He was lucky to be… Read More

Hi! I hope you've been well and enjoying a good spring and summer.I just realized the last post I wrote was March 3, 2016. Even as my posting here on the blog slowed, I was more regularly po… Read More

I have to say, even though I am completely uncomfortable having a photo taken or video shot (of me) I was really glad I was able to be interviewed by Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood of the CraftSa… Read More

I think it would be fair to say that most artists and crafters dream of having their own work studio. A space separate from their living area whether it's a room, the basement, or even bette… Read More

On the third morning of ArtPrize I recorded a podcast interview with Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood from Craftsanity. This was following the blog post and video interview she recorded of me… Read More

It was an ordinary day. I was about to make breakfast when I saw a tiny flash of grey go *hop, hop, hop* under the kitchen table. It was so fast I almost couldn't tell what it was but I knew… Read More

This article was originally posted at Philanthropy Daily. In one of his more surprising moves, president-elect Trump has nominated philanthropist Betsy DeVos to be education secretary. Of co… Read More

Well, I've done it. I've taken another step launching Tinygami as my full time career. I signed up to participate at the:Made In Michigan Pop-Up MarketSaturday May 27th and July 22nd, 2017Ea… Read More

Imagine my surprise when I was contacted to see if I'd want to participate as an origami artist at the inaugural "Grand Rapid's Asian Festival" on June 10th, 2017. My first thought was: Wow… Read More

I've often said my creative-process is that I see pictures in my head. For instance when I think of something I'd like to create I can see the finished whatever in my head and can, for reaso… Read More

Last Saturday I spent the day on Division Ave. S in downtown Grand Rapids for the annual Art.Downtown event. It's kind of like a mini ArtPrize except there is no voting/contest aspect and it… Read More

Many of our talented contributors have dozens of award winning photographs (if not hundreds.) For this reason, we compile reports every year to help you advance in your career. These photogr… Read More

Founders Brewing Co. announced today that they will launch Green Zebra, a gose-style ale brewed with watermelon and sea salt. Debuting this August, Green Zebra will be the fifth release Foun… Read More

The Detroit-based craft brewing company, Atwater Brewery will participate as a ArtPrize venue for the first time since opening its downtown Grand Rapids taproom nearly a year ago. Visitors c… Read More

Trolley rides are a popular way to take in Grand Rapids when the city transforms into a sprawling art exhibit during ArtPrize. But few offer the opportunity to pair that experience with a cr… Read More

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - Six original Auguste Rodin sculptures will be juxtaposed with the work of 17 contemporary artists from around the world during ArtPrize Nine. When he realized the… Read More

Lately, Grand Rapids, Michigan has been known for its beer, being named the Best Beer Town and Best Beer Scene in America by USA Today readers. Grand Rapids was known in the past as America… Read More

DETROIT (AP) — The winners of this year's international ArtPrize competition were announced Friday during an event in western Michigan that's known for openness — and increasingl… Read More

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — The Latest on the international ArtPrize competition (all times local): 9 p.m. A portrait of U.S… Read More

DETROIT (AP) — The winners of this year's international ArtPrize competition were announced during an event in western Michigan that's known for openness — and increasingly, this… Read More

O resultado é surpreendente! Pouco antes de o ano letivo terminar, o artista visual Aaron Zenz sugeriu que crianças do estado norte-americano de Michigan o enviassem desenhos… Read More

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - An international art competition in western Michigan is kicking off its ninth year. ArtPrize Nine starts Wednesday in Grand Rapids and runs through Oct. 8. In all… Read More

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - The winners of this year's international ArtPrize competition are being announced during an event in western Michigan. In all, $500,000 in cash prizes will be awar… Read More

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - The Latest on the international ArtPrize competition (all times local): ___ 9 p.m. A portrait of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln made with more than 24,000 pennies… Read More

DETROIT (AP) - The winners of this year's international ArtPrize competition were announced during an event in western Michigan that's known for openness - and increasingly, this year, polit… Read More

According to the international media, Poland’s March of Independence this weekend portends a growing threat of fascism in Eastern Europe. However, the media accounts may not be entirel… Read More

I've often said my creative-process is that I see pictures in my head. For instance when I think of something I'd like to create I can see the finished whatever in my head and can, for reaso… Read More

So the post title? Worst multiple choices I've ever been given. I'll tell you right now I'm really rooting for scar tissue.This is a long post. I tried to anticipate every question you may h… Read More

Tiff Massey is a young artist whose work ranges from wearable sculpture to large-scale public interventions. She is the first African-American woman to graduate from Cranbrook Academy of Art… Read More

For those who saw the update I posted on Instagram two days ago after the follow-up consult for my second MRI I'd like to thank you for your kind comments and private messages. I apprec… Read More

My second opinion neuro-oncology appointment went well.The Doctor at UofM concurred with the first Doctor in Grand Rapids on all counts. I wasn’t expecting any significant conflicting… Read More

grbj.com Brewery creates brew for ArtPrize grbj.com A local brewery is saying “salud” with a Spanish-style lager to benefit ArtPrize. Founders Brewing Co.'s latest ArtPrize be… Read More

For the past two years, I have been inviting kids all around the state of Michigan to send me monster designs. I provided four simple shape prompts for them to build their monsters off of. T… Read More

Javier Urra es Dr. en Psicología Clínica y Forense, primer Defensor del Menor de la Comunidad de Madrid, autor de El pequeño dictador (un bestseller en tema de edu… Read More

My third macrobiotic counseling session in August went well.My counselor Denny Waxman and I conduct the sessions over Facetime which always feels like the universe is pulling for me as my su… Read More

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - The international ArtPrize competition has announced the schedule and advisory committee for a Michigan art event. Project 1 will be held from Sept. 7 to Oct. 27 n… Read More

This article originally appeared in Philanthropy Daily on December 18, 2018. You can tell a biased book or article by the way its author describes grants given by someone of opposing politic… Read More

The word is that beautiful Grand Rapids is fast becoming a destination city for its museums, restaurants, music, as well as the yearly international ArtPrize competition. I was there again l… Read More

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - Locations have been selected for the first in a new series of western Michigan art events. The international ArtPrize competition earlier said that the annual comp… Read More

Justin Beene is the director of the Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation and long-time faculty member of Acton University. He has spoken on community development and poverty seve… Read More

July 18 September 19 2021 More Info. Get the Lve Setlist of the concert at Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater Grand Rapids MI USA on September 3 2018 from the The Reunion World Tour and ot… Read More

Conference badge mockup - Economy Event Badges and VIP Badges can be designed and sent to us in most standard file formats. Being a spectator of this world you must have seen people outside… Read More

Heather Boersma ’89 is the artist behind COVID Purse Diary, which is on display now at the Light Fine Arts Gallery. A Kalamazoo College alumna who got her start in art as a child b… Read More

‘Disc Art Golf’ course made from scraps impresses ArtPrize visitors  WOODTV.com The post ‘Disc Art Golf’ course made from scraps impresses ArtPrize visitors… Read More

Disc golf course made from scrap metal impresses ArtPrize visitors  WZZM13.com The post Disc golf course made from scrap metal impresses ArtPrize visitors – WZZM13.com appear… Read More

It’s been a year since Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement of the Metaverse and although he exuded optimism on his Joe Rogan podcast appearance, there are still plenty of sceptic… Read More

A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connecte… Read More

LEAD Marketing Agency Account Director Monica Pritchard recently shared the meaning behind her grand-prize winning art installation “Before You Go,” in an article for Grand Rapid… Read More

Art competitions are a great way for artists to promote themselves and their artwork with the chance for coverage, exhibitions and even some cash prizes.  There are thousands of art com… Read More

Art competitions are a great way for artists to promote themselves and their artwork with the chance for exposure, exhibitions and even cash prizes. Thousands of art competitions in America… Read More

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